Famous Birthdays
- Branford Marsalis, American jazz, classical and funk saxophonist (Sting; Tonight Show, 1992-95), born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
- Jim Beard, American session and touring jazz-fusion keyboardist and composer (Pat Metheny, Steely Dan, The Brecker Brothers), born in Ridley Park Pennsylvania (d. 2024) [1]
- Keith Raniere, American sex cult leader (NXIVM) and convicted felon, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Nancy Martinez, French Canadian pop-dance singer (Move Out), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Ola Ray, American model, Playboy playmate (Jun, 1980) and actress (girlfriend in Thriller music video), born in St Louis, Missouri
- Pharez Whitted, American jazz, funk, and soul trumpeter, and educator, born in Indianapolis, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Mark Hambourg, Russian-British composer, dies at 81
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About August 26, 1960
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Apache - The Shadows
